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Spirit Tree Estate Cidery, Caledon, Ontario, TravelBloggers.ca, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland

Exploring Ontario: A Guide To Caledon, Ontario – Less Than An Hour From Toronto

This article is related to three of our other posts about the area. Instead of adding this information to those articles, we thought we’d just make this a stand-alone guide to all the things to do and see in the Caledon area. Some we have experienced and others we just placed here because we found them while researching the area. Read More

Hawthorne Suite kitchen at Liberty Inn Caledon, Private hot tub at Liberty Inn Caledon, Liberty Inn Nordic Spa Hotel Caledon Review, TravelBloggers.ca, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland

Exploring Ontario: Relax & Rejuvenate At The Liberty Inn Nordic Spa Hotel – Caledon’s Hidden Gem

It’s been a busy 2025 for us because we’ve been downsizing – again to simplify our lives and hopefully give us the chance to travel a bit more. As a result, we haven’t been venturing far, sticking mostly to local spots. Then, out of the blue, we received an invitation to experience The Liberty Inn Nordic Spa Hotel in Caledon!

Perfect timing – an overnight getaway of relaxation in a beautiful setting sounded like the perfect tonic to recharge before winter sets in! Read More

The Scoop on the Poop Nobody Talks About: How to Stay Regular While Travelling

Hi there, Gail here! Today’s topic is a little taboo, so Iain wanted to make sure you knew that it was his crazy wife writing and not him! I personally don’t think it’s a big deal, and I’m willing to bet you’ve been dying for us to post about it but were too afraid to ask. That’s okay, we get it, you’re shy. No worries, I’ve got you!

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Niagara - Peninsula Ridge Winery, TravelBloggers.ca, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland

Niagara Beyond The Falls: Autumn / Fall Festivals & Wine Events (September – October)

Fall in Niagara, swaps summer’s heat for crisp air, colourful leaves and some of the region’s best events. We’ve lived here forever and still get giddy for harvest season – think ribs, wine and cozy festivals. The entire Niagara Region is renowned for its vibrant wine festivals that celebrate the area’s rich wine culture and stunning landscapes.

Here’s a detailed guide to some of the top wine festivals in the Niagara region, including key events, prices, parking, and tips on how to make the most of your visit. Read More

Nicholas Harvey: Diving Deeper into Adventure, Mystery, and High-Stakes Thrills

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Way back in 2017, we introduced you to the vivid underwater world of Twelve Mile Bank — the debut novel from British-born, nomad author, friend and diver Nicholas Harvey. In that blog post, we wrote about how Nicholas’ real-life diving passion collided with storytelling, resulting in a fast-paced mystery that hooked us (pun intended) right from the start.

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The Citadel of Dinant, TravelBloggers.ca

Top 10 Things To Do In Dinant, Belgium (only 90 minutes from the Spa-Francorchamps Racetrack)

If you have some more spare time before or after visiting the Spa-Francorchamps Racetrack, we highly recommend a trip down the road to the town of Dinant – birthplace of the saxophone! We’ve spend several days in the area and can assure you – it’s well worth taking more time to stay in the region because there is lots to see and do – even if the Belgian tourism people don’t want you to know about it, but we’ll help you out!

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